The magnitude 6.9 earthquake that hit Cebu on Sept. 30 severely damaged five historic churches in the province, the Department of Tourism (DOT) reported. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the damage put to serious risk the province’s centuries-old religious and cultural heritage. ...
As Holy Week approaches, many Filipino families turn to prayer, reflection, and acts of devotion. During this time, access to spaces for worship becomes even more meaningful. The Felicidad T. Sy Foundation, Inc. (FTSFI) helps make that possible. Chapel of the Most Holy Rosary, SM Makati FTSFI was...
During Holy Week, Filipino Catholics observe Visita Iglesia, which involves visiting at least seven churches to honor the holy sacrament and seek forgiveness. This tradition typically takes place on Maundy Thursday, lasting the entire day, although some people finish their visits before the week...
The Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches (PCEC) on Wednesday, Nov. 29 expressed its deep sorrow over the ongoing conflict between Israeli forces and Hamas, and urged the evangelical community and all people of good will to continue to pray for an end to the conflict. Photo from PCEC PCEC...
ILOILO CITY – Artist Cristhom “Dodoy” Selibio Setubal has repurposed scraps to reimagine heritage churches in the province and city of Iloilo. THE ‘Iglesia: Heritage Churches of Iloilo’ exhibit at the National Museum of the Philippines-Western Visayas in Iloilo City featuring the art works...
It is the time of the year again to visit churches as part of the Holy week tradition. The Visita Iglesia, also known as “Seven Churches Visitation,” is usually done in the evening of Maundy Thursday after the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. If your family is planning to do the Visita Iglesia in...
Roman Catholic Churches in different parts of the country have started collecting old blessed palm fronds (palaspas) from last year’s Palm Sunday celebration in preparation for the solemn observance of Ash Wednesday on Feb. 22. Palm Fronds for Palm Sunday (Catholic News Agency) Ash Wednesday, the...
TURNOVER -- Wong Chu King Foundation, Inc. turned over its financial assistance to Sta. Rita De Cascia Parish held Jan. 6, 2023. Wong Chu King Foundation, Inc. (WCKFI) led by its legal consultant, Judge Oscar P. Barrientos (Ret.), and volunteers, turned over on Jan. 6, 2023 financial assistance to...
Members of the Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches (PCEC) were urged to participate in the national vaccination days of the government. PCEC "PCEC encourages our member denominations, local churches, and para-church organizations to voluntarily participate in Bayanihan Bakunahan IV or the...
The Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches (PCEC) denounced Russia's invasion of Ukraine saying it was heartless and unjustified. Photo PCEC FB "By invading Ukraine and completely violating international law...Russia has taken an illegal and immoral course for its action only results in...
The National Council of Churches in the Philippines (NCCP) has asked voters to be discerning in the May 2022 polls. NCCP FB "We urge everyone to be discerning voters and support and vote for servant-leaders who put in their agenda the change that we want to see in our society," the group said in a...
PCEC Logo (Facebook) The Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches (PCEC) expressed its opposition to the electronic sabong (cockfighting) bill, saying that the approval of such measure will "cause serious problems" to the public. The PCEC said that it is against House Bill No. 10199 or the...
